Downtown Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Santa Cruz
Stay near popular Downtown Santa Cruz attractions
Activities
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
AU$63
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
AU$63
per adult
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
AU$194
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
AU$63
per adult
Our pick of the best Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
Pacific Blue Inn
636 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$182 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$182
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (947 reviews)
"A wonderful, clean, quiet, comforting stay! I will definitely be back!"
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$492 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$492
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (506 reviews)
"It was one of the most beautiful hotels I have stayed in."
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$233 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$233
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$116 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$116
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,120 reviews)
"Nothing amazing but better than driving home late."
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$179 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$179
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,616 reviews)
"None"
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
407 Broadway Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$219 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$219
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Absolutely loved our stay. Great and friendly staff. Valet was super welcoming and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub. The treadmills weren’t working. We didn’t eat breakfast at the hotel. The location was in close proximity to the beach and downtown which was ..."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz
Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Photo by Arial Bauman
Open Photo by Arial Bauman
Westside Santa Cruz
Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
Photo by Ian Durant
Open Photo by Ian Durant
Eastside Santa Cruz
Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.
Pleasure Point
While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.
Beach Hill - Beach Flats
While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Main Beach.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang
Upper Seabright
While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.
